Location & Surroundings
Kalumbu is a settlement in Kasai-Central, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 773 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Cassanguidi, 97 km to the southwest. The national capital Kinshasa is about 760 km to the west. The nearest airport is Luiza Airport, 90 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
6° 43' 2" S, 21° 43' 45" E
- Elevation DEM: 773 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,892 p/km²
- Built-up 2.0%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:07
- Sunrise 06:24
- Sunset 18:31
- Day length 12 h 7 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Kalumbu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kalumbu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.2 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.6 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.0 to 35.8 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 801 W/m2.
Temperature
22.2 C
Wind
1.6 m/s NW (299 deg)
Humidity
82 %
Pressure
1,016.2 hPa
Clouds
45 %
Precip
0.01 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 22.2 | 1.6 | 299 | 82 | 1,016.2 | - / 0.00 | 45 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 35.8 | 1.8 | 312 | 28 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 800.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.5 | 0.4 | 334 | 58 | 1,010.5 | 0.44 / 0.44 | 95 | 58.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.0 | 1.2 | 30 | 78 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.1 | 0.9 | 289 | 62 | 1,013.4 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 5 | 37.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 36.6 | 1.0 | 42 | 24 | 1,006.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 755.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.3 | 2.0 | 42 | 45 | 1,009.3 | 0.14 / 0.14 | 100 | 102.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.8 | 2.1 | 355 | 83 | 1,011.9 | 0.43 / 0.57 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 24.6 | 1.6 | 321 | 72 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 54 | 34.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 32.5 | 1.9 | 308 | 37 | 1,007.4 | 0.12 / 0.12 | 72 | 647.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.8 | 0.9 | 263 | 90 | 1,013.0 | 12.74 / 12.86 | 100 | 105.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.7 | 0.7 | 66 | 96 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 5.12 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 22.1 | 1.7 | 314 | 92 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 1.00 | 100 | 10.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-17 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kalumbu?
Now 22.2 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.6 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.0 to 35.8 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 801 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Kalumbu today?
Sunrise around 06:24 and sunset around 18:31 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Kalumbu?
Local time is 17:07. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Kalumbu?
Kalumbu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kalumbu?
DEM 773 m.
Where is Kalumbu located?
It is at -6.71734, 21.72927 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kalumbu in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.